RANAU: The Kaamatan Festival is a reminder to all parties to work harder to increase success and further preserve food security in Sabah, said Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor.
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The State Government will revive the Sabah Rice and Paddy Board next year with an allocation of RM1.82 million for operation and administration as part of the initiatives to increase rice self-sufficiency level (SSL) to 31 per cent in 2025, from 22pc this year.
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah should manage its own rice imports as its unique geographical and social landscape warrants a more tailored approach to managing the essential commodity, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.